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SECANT

(noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Secant.

Secant - as a noun

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points

Ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sec

Secant - as an adjective

That cuts or divides.

Example Sentences

"The secant of the angle is equal to one divided by the cosine of the angle."
"To find the value of the secant, you need to know the cosine of the angle."
"The secant function is the reciprocal of the cosine function."
"The secant line is the line that intersects a curve at two or more points."
"The secant method is an iterative numerical method used for finding roots of equations."
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Word Game Points

Is SECANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, secant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SECANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SECANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, secant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SECANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SECANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, secant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SECANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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